The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V413000·Announced 2011-08-15

Ducati Recalls 2011 Diavel Motorcycles Due to Side Stand Defect

Ducati is recalling 919 model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles because the side stand may bend or break, causing the bike to fall over and injure riders or others.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (side stand) that could cause the motorcycle to fall over, resulting in injury to the rider or others, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles manufactured between May 18, 2010, and June 13, 2011. The recall involves 919 vehicles. The defect is that the side stand was manufactured with insufficient material in the pivot area.

This defect could result in the bending and breakage of the side stand in the pivot area. If this occurs, the motorcycle could fall over, potentially resulting in injury to the rider or others near the motorcycle.

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side stand and pivot bolt free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2011. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or visit www.ducati.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI DIAVEL
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
919

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DIAVEL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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